397: Expanding Destination Education with Stephen Ekstrom
Episode description
In this episode of The Destination Marketing Podcast, Adam is joined by Stephen Ekstrom, the co-founder and CEO of Learn Tourism. Stephen, a self-described "professional tourist" and digital nomad, shares his unique perspective on the travel industry and continuing education for DMO professionals. He talks about the origins of Learn Tourism, a nonprofit organization founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to fill gaps in professional development. He emphasizes the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence for a new generation of remote workers and explains why building a learning organization is crucial in today’s changing marketing landscape.
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